Dekreto (en. Decree)

/dɛˈkɾɛto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An official document containing an order or decision from an authority.
The president issued a decree regarding changes in the law.
Ang presidente ay naglabas ng isang dekrito ukol sa pagbabago ng batas.
A formal order enforced upon a government member.
The decree orders all agencies to comply with the new policy.
Ang dekrito ay nag-uutos sa lahat ng ahensya na sumunod sa bagong patakaran.
The result of an official decision that sets rules or regulations.
The decree emphasized the new environmental regulations.
Ang dekrito ay nagbigay-diin sa mga bagong regulasyon sa kalikasan.

Etymology

from Spanish 'decreto'

Common Phrases and Expressions

issue a decree
to give an official order
maglabas ng dekrito
follow the decree
to comply with the official order
sumunod sa dekrito

Related Words

law
A legal document that establishes rules or regulations in a country.
batas
regulation
Rules enforced by authorities for the proper functioning of a system or organization.
regulasyon

Slang Meanings

A law or order passed in a quick manner.
The president released a decree regarding the new environmental policies.
Naglabas ng dekreto ang presidente tungkol sa bagong mga patakaran sa kalikasan.
A decision with little choice, like an ultimatum.
They just gave the decree, no more discussions.
Ibinigay na lang nila ang dekreto, wala nang usapan.
A serious permission or order that is hard to oppose.
What the boss said is like a decree, there’s no turning it down.
Parang dekreto na ang sinabi ng boss, wala nang tanggihan.